Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyTemporary and Disability Assistance, Office of

TitleAssociate Accountant

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade23

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $84156 to $106454 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Division of Budget, Finance and Data Management/ Fiscal Systems Bureau

40 North Pearl Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12243

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Eligible for a lateral transfer or eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law by having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title. Information regarding transfer eligibility is available on the Civil Service Career Mobility Office website at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.

OR

Reachable on the appropriate eligible list in Albany.

Duties Description The OTDA Division of Budget, Finance and Data Management's Fiscal Systems Bureau is seeking an Associate Accountant eager to work on agency fiscal systems. This position resides in the FSB Legacy Systems Unit and will support the legacy fiscal systems that are used by Social Services District (local district) accounting staff. The incumbent will also participate on a multi-year project to implement a new Statewide Benefit Issuance System as part of the Integrated Eligibility System (IES) project and will provide key support as subject matter experts for financial management. The incumbent will supervise one or more Senior Accountants and will be tasked with the following duties:

• Analyze Federal and State laws, proposed Federal and State legislation, departmental releases, program policy, fiscal policy, rules, work methods/procedures, and regulations to determine the fiscal impact to the existing fiscal systems and the financial management component of the IES project, as well as the impact of changes upon local social services districts.

• Determining legacy system changes needed, reviewing, and developing business requirement documents, participating in the development of testing plans for system changes and conducting user acceptance testing for the computer accounting system used by local district accounting staff.

• Maintain various fiscal system procedural manuals that are used by local district accounting staff.

• Contribute to the planning, analysis, and design of the statewide IES by identifying business and functional requirements with a focus on the financial management.

• Become a subject matter expert within the IES financial management project.

• Actively participate in meetings and prepare documentation as needed, as well as prepare responses to inquiries about fiscal systems or procedures and IES from local social services districts, other agencies, or department staff.

• Frequently communicate both verbally and in writing with other members of the Fiscal Systems Bureau, as well as other areas of OTDA, and other state agencies.

• Effectively manage and prioritize project deadlines and assist unit members meeting these deadlines and adapt to dynamic changes to priorities and deadlines.

• Perform system testing as the IES project progresses to the level which requires the Fiscal Systems Bureau to assess functionality is working to specifications, then report on this performance to appropriate unit members.

• Perform administrative duties as required, such as coordinating leave time for subordinates, completing performance evaluations, reviewing, and approving timecards, adhering to all agency policies and required training, and other personnel activities.

• Complete other tasks as assigned.

Additional Comments You must be a current New York State employee to apply for this position. A full-time, contingent permanent appointment will be made. If certified by Civil Service, mandatory reemployment list candidates must be considered first for appointment to this title. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Your resume must indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Non-specific submissions may be disqualified from further consideration if the information you provide does not meet the minimum qualifications.

Telecommuting up to 50% may be available in accordance with The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance policy and can be discussed during the interview.

Remarks:

Interested applicants should send an email to jobpostings@otda.ny.gov and reference posting# 24284SNY. DO NOT REFERENCE THE VACANCY ID NUMBER.

NYS OTDA seeks to promote a diverse workforce that is a representation of the various cultures, voices, backgrounds, ideas, and talents of the citizens and communities that we serve. We actively solicit and encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (“BIPOC”); LGBTQIA+ individuals; women; people with disabilities; and military veterans.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Recruitment Unit

Telephone (518) 402-3991

Fax (518) 474-9374

Email Address jobpostings@otda.ny.gov

Address

Street 40 North Pearl Street, 12B

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12243

 

Notes on ApplyingTo apply, please send a cover letter and resume. Include a current, Civil Service title and grade level and clearly state how you meet the minimum qualifications.

You may be required to provide acceptable proof of education, experience, credential and/or license to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications for appointment to this position.

Applicants will be required to prove their eligibility for employment based upon acceptance of a position in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

If you are a retiree currently receiving benefits, indicate this and the name of the retirement system in your response.

In accordance with state law, Governor’s Executive Order No. 6 and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance does not discriminate against disabled individuals. If you are disabled and require reasonable accommodation at the time of the interview, please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity Development in Albany at (518) 473-8555 or in New York City at (212) 961-8216.